Makmende Craze in Kenya
Have you not seen Just A Band‘s new video for the song Ha-He?!?! Do you not know about Makmende yet?!?! Read all about the viral craze from the Kenyan national press, and if you haven’t, do yourself a favor: watch the video and download the song for free.
Just A Band – Ha He video
Very funny mish mash of 1970s film… blaxploitation, Bollywood, probably some Kenyan cinema we don’t really know about – can anyone help us out? Get the song for free here, we only ask for your email, which we promise we won’t share with anyone!!!
If you like these guys, consider something crazy – buying some of their music! You can buy their superb album 82 either directly from us, or in the iTunes music store.
02/16 WW: Just a Band is out!
It’s out! Just a Band‘s album 82 is available in iTunes… and very shortly right here on the site. Get Ha-He for free below:
Stream the full album here:
Fresh from Nairobi: Just A Band
Akwaaba’s been mostly focusing on the Atlantic coast of Africa, but thankfully, we’ve finally connected with East African artists, in the form of this very interesting trio hailing from Nairobi, Kenya.
Traditionalists beware: Just A Band is pop music. Not Afropop, straight up pop. Pop as in music that you, your cousin and your mom might all enjoy. Music that your grandfather won’t ask to turn down immediately, as he may already be shakin’ his legs.
The references to Kenya’s musical heritage are not absent however, just subtle. Although the band mentions Stevie Wonder or Michael Jackson as tttwo major influences, some of the softer tracks on their album “82” evoke polyphonic, spiritual chants. Call it what you want: Just A Band’s recipe is potent, and we intend to spread the potency worldwide. Stay tuned, their album drops February 23! In the meantime, check out Just A Band’s Facebook page, and download this free mp3 of the song Ha-He: